Salisbury is the county seat of Wicomico County, Maryland. The population was 23,743 at the 2000 census. It is the principal city of and is included in the Salisbury, Maryland Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Salisbury-Ocean Pines, Maryland Combined Statistical Area. The city is the commercial hub of the Delmarva Peninsula and is sometimes called "the Crossroads of Delmarva". Salisbury's sister cities consist of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England and Tartu, Estonia. Salisbury's location at the head of Wicomico River was a major factor in growth. At first it was a small colonial outpost of Lord Baltimore's. The river was the only navigable waterway leading out to the Chesapeake Bay for early settlers. It was a virtual wilderness harking back to a Stone Age culture that was awaiting them, with simple trails made by the Native Americans for their simple needs. In 1732, Salisbury became an official port; growing to be second only to Baltimore as the most active seaport in Maryland. Salisbury is located near several large to major cities: Baltimore, MD (106 miles / 171 km); Washington, DC (119 miles / 192 km), Philadelphia, PA (128 miles / 206 km), Norfolk, VA (132 miles / 212 km), Dover, DE (50 miles / 80 km), and Wilmington, DE (96 miles / 154 km).


Salisbury is the largest city on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The calendar of annual events emphasizes the region's focus on the outdoors. Additionally, the city and county maintain numerous parks for residents to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Scholars and performers associated with Salisbury University contribute greatly to quality of life. Museums and other historic facilities offer a respite from daily hustle. These include: Salisbury University Arboretum; Salisbury Zoo; Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art; Arthur W. Perdue Stadium; Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture; Chipman Cultural Center; Poplar Hill Mansion; Port of Salisbury Marina; Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. Salisbury and Wicomico County also maintain numerous parks within the metropolitan jurisdiction. These parks include: City Park, Jeannete Chipman Playground (fully handicapped accessible), Lake Street Playground, Shumaker Pond, Pemberton Historical Park, Pinehurst Park, Parker Athletic Complex, The River Walk.

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